Barcelona midfield sensation Gavi has made significant progress in his recovery from a lengthy cruciate ligament injury, as reported Sports World.
The 20-year-old, who has been out since November last year, took part in an intense training match on Wednesday under the watchful eye of head coach Hansi Flick.
This session marked a crucial step in Gavi’s rehabilitation process, as he took part in a 40-45 minute match alongside other first team players who were not called up for international duty, as well as members of Atletic Barcelona.
Gavi has missed 50 games since his injury, and his return to the pitch provides a huge boost to Barcelona, who currently lead La Liga by three points over rivals Real Madrid.
The Catalan club have been hit hard by injuries to several key players, including Marc-André ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo. Despite these setbacks,
Flick has managed to keep Barcelona top of the league, and Gavi’s return will add some much-needed depth and creativity to the midfield.
Gavi’s return will bring much-needed depth and creativity to the midfield, just in time for Barcelona’s crucial upcoming matches. His recovery is seen as a timely boost for the team, adding to the optimism surrounding the remainder of the season.